Former Premier League star, O’Hara, launched a scathing criticism of Kane’s performance in England’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland, describing him as “lazy” and even sarcastically labelling him “England’s Ronaldo.”
In the first half of the game, O’Hara was unhappy with Kane’s showing, believing he lacked the necessary intensity and commitment. He stated: “Kane seems out of form and a little bit lazy, which is very disappointing.”
O’Hara also voiced his concern: “My worry is that we’ve got a Ronaldo figure in our team and we’re relying on him.”
Other England legends like Alan Shearer also criticized Kane, highlighting his lack of urgency in seeking out goal-scoring opportunities.
Comparing Kane to Ronaldo is a harsh judgment of the England captain, given the recent controversies surrounding Ronaldo’s performances.
During the first half against Switzerland, Kane, despite dropping deep, had only 9 touches, marking the fewest touches by a striker in the Euro 2024. This provided O’Hara with the justification for comparing Kane to Ronaldo, who just a day prior, had the lowest touch count (11) in the first half of Portugal’s penalty shootout loss against France.
Ronaldo, who has failed to score in his last five games, has faced widespread criticism. He has been unable to find the net despite 23 shots and missed a penalty in the round of 16 game against Slovenia, leading to an outburst of frustration after the match.
Despite scoring a crucial penalty in the shootout against France, Ronaldo’s teammates’ mistakes led to Portugal’s exit in the quarter-finals.
Kane’s performance has also been questioned, mirroring the underperformance of other England players in recent international games.
As England captain, Kane has contributed two goals in this Euro tournament, scoring against Denmark in the group stage and Slovakia in extra time during the round of 16.
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